Open-Ended Questions Worksheet for Kids

Critical thinking lesson 3: Open-ended questions · Set 937 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Open the door to ideas): Closed: “Is today Monday?”, “Can birds fly?”, “Did you go on the trip?” — yes or no is enough. Open: “Why do you think the river is dirty?”, “How do birds find their way home?”, “What would happen if there were no trees?” Turn closed into open by starting with why or how: “Do you like it?” → “Why do you like it?”

1. 1.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
2. 2.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) yes/no questions only (b) why and how questions (c) no questions (d) rude questions
3. 3.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is an open question. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
5. 5.Which of these is an open question? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Did it rain today?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
6. 6.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Do cats purr?” (b) “Is this kite new?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
7. 7.True or false: “Why do you like that story so much?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “Do cats purr?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed question? “Are there trees near your house?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
11. 11.True or false: “How do fish breathe?” is an open question. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “What did you enjoy most about the trip, and why?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔓 Open or closed: “Can ice melt?”? (a) closed (b) open
14. 14.True or false: “Are there trees near your house?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔓 Open or closed question? “Why do you think the river is dirty?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
16. 16.True or false: “Why do you think the river is dirty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔄 Which is an open question about the park? (a) “Do you like it?” (b) “Is it a park?” (c) “Why do you like it?” (d) “Was it shut?”
18. 18.🔓 Open or closed question? “How do birds find their way home?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
19. 19.🌳 Which question makes people think the most? (a) “Is that a tree?” (b) “Are trees green?” (c) “Why do trees matter?” (d) “Do you see trees?”
20. 20.🗣️ You want your friend to tell you all about her trip. Which question is best? (a) “Did you go?” (b) “Was it far?” (c) “Was it fun?” (d) “What did you see?”
21. 21.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
22. 22.True or false: “Is today Monday?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed: “How are kites made?”? (a) open (b) closed
24. 24.🔓 What is an open question? (a) a yes/no question (b) it needs an explanation (c) a rude question (d) a trick question
25. 25.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Did it rain today?” (b) “Why is the sea salty?” (c) “Can ice melt?” (d) “Are you ten?”
26. 26.🔓 Open or closed: “How do fish breathe?”? (a) open (b) closed
27. 27.Which of these is an open question? (a) “Can ice melt?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Do cats purr?”
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a how question (b) a yes/no question (c) a long story (d) a why question
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Why do leaves fall?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Did it rain today?”
31. 31.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why is the sea salty?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How do plants drink?” (d) “How are kites made?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How are kites made?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “How do plants drink?”
33. 33.True or false: “Why is the sea salty?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Do cats purr?” (c) “How do fish breathe?” (d) “Is the sky blue?”
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “How do fish breathe?” (b) “Are you ten?” (c) “How are kites made?” (d) “Why do we yawn?”
36. 36.🔓 Open or closed question? “How could we make the class library better?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
37. 37.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “Why do we yawn?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Are you ten?”
39. 39.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) open (b) closed
40. 40.True or false: “How do birds find their way home?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False

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